Justification:
This species is listed as Critically Endangered as it has a restricted range (extent of occurrence <100km2) and the only location from which the species is currently known, corresponds to a small remnant of dry forest vegetation which is being cleared for agriculture and charcoal production.

This species is endemic to the region of Pedra Azul, Minas Gerais (and from perhaps the same area recorded as a vaguely localized collection from south of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia) in Brazil. It is only known from two subpopulations near the above mentioned locality, one of which may have already disappeared.

The major threat for this species is habitat loss as it is currently known from only a small remnant dry forest vegetation, which is being cleared for agriculture and charcoal production (Taylor and Zappi 2004).

In-Place Research, Monitoring and PlanningIn-Place Land/Water Protection and Management Occur in at least one PA:NoIn-Place Species ManagementIn-Place Education Included in international legislation:Yes Subject to any international management/trade controls:Yes